Corrosion and wear are expensive problems.

VRC has the solution for Dry Dock and Shipyard Repair using Cold Spray

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The Cold Spray Leader

VRC Metal Systems leads the market in high-pressure, hand-held, and portable cold spray systems. Our innovative cold spray technology provides protective coatings for many applications for dry dock and shipyard repair. VRC’s process development has revolutionized the way parts can be repaired, providing for cost-effective restoration on parts that otherwise would be replaced.

Cold spray is a reliable and flexible solution that provides durable results. Cold Spray is a solid-state type of thermal spray that uses lower temperatures than other processes. Instead of using heat, it uses kinetic energy to create a high bond strength between the substrate and the coating. The spray deposits metal particles that bond with the original material, repairing the damaged area

Shipyard Repair
using Cold Spray

VRC Metal Systems’ cold spray has many applications. We are able to use the same or dissimilar metals to coat or repair the damaged components. VRC’s high-pressure cold spray systems use a carrier gas to accelerate the metal powder at a speed of Mach 2 to Mach 3, creating a high strength bond for the deposited metal, which can be 2 to 10 times stronger than the original material. There are also several benefits that cold spray provides.

VRC's cold spray produces very low heat with no heat-affected zones. Other processes are not as effective because of this reason for more sensitive applications
Highly corrosion-resistant metals and metal alloys can be deposited onto carbon steel and aluminum, with choices between galvanically similar coatings, more noble, or more sacrificial coatings
Hard ceramics can be co-deposited with metals, adding wear and abrasion resistance to a corrosion protection coating.
Cold spray repair reduces the risk of shipyard fires. Because the boats can stay in the water and cold spray doesn't use high heat, the likelihood of a fire is reduced heavily.
Cold spray repair systems are portable, making repairing multiple ships in different locations possible and more efficient.
Cold spray produces very little oxidization. There is almost no chance of rust and corrosion.
There is no limit to the thickness of the coating that can be applied.
Since there is no thickness limitation, heavy material loss can be restored, such as corrosion or deep gouges.
The cold spray produces almost no discarded material. It is a low waste process.
Cold spray repair is faster and less expensive than part replacement.
You can use a cold spray to reinforce a previous application.
It works with most types of metal surfaces.

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VRC Metal Systems understands the need to provide accessible, efficient, and cost-effective repair technology to fast-moving industries. Through the dedication of our team, we have grown to become the leader in the cold spray market. We continue to develop more applications benefiting the maritime industry.

When you work with VRC, you are getting on-site support from experts. We know the ins and outs. We can troubleshoot any problem and provide any system calibration if needed. Our products are some of the best in the market, trusted by government organizations and reputable institutions.

If you’re interested in a reliable solution for dry dock and shipyard repair, contact us today. You can request a quote, and one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours.